Brett Cole was awarded the Tagged for Junior College Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation (ACF) Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May 2, in Montgomery, AL. Brett is the son of Ralph and Jessica Cole of Greensboro. Cole will graduate from Southern Academy and plans to attend The University of Kentucky to pursue a degree in Business Management. The honoree was one of 160 students awarded $152,750 in scholarships by the ACF, which serves to engage in educational and scientific activities to improve the beef cattle industry in Alabama and educate youth on the importance of beef cattle in Alabama. The ACF provides the opportunity to make tax deductible donations for the educational work of the foundation and is largely funded by the sale of the “Cowboy Tag” vanity license plate. Throughout the year, the ACF supports numerous organizations and events which help to educate and train future generations of the livestock industry. The ACF has awarded scholarship money each year to Alabama youth with more than $1.5 million being awarded to date. Cole is pictured with Alabama Cattlemen’s Association President Keith Glover of Greensboro.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO HEIRS AND INTERESTED PARTIES Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Tonia Cephus and Tony Cephus, have filed an Affidavit of Heirship concerning the estate of Dwight Delanor Cephus, deceased, regarding property located in Hale County, Alabama. All persons claiming any interest in said property, or who may have a lawful claim as an heir, are hereby notified to appear or make such claim within 30 days from the date of the first publication of this... Read More
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about preparing the star of the dinner table: the turkey. Safely getting the turkey ready to take the main stage is simple but takes a little planning. Rebecca Catalena, an Alabama Extension food safety and quality agent at Auburn University, said properly thawing a turkey can take several days, depending on its weight. The larger the turkey, the more time people need to set aside for thawing. “As... Read More
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and the Hale County Community Health and Wellness Care Station at the Akron Public Library held a “Diabetic Shoe Clinic” on November 20, 2025. Joan Spence of Community Health, Inc. partnered with the Care Station for the event. Spence is a licensed CPed (certified pedorthist), a licensed orthotic fitter, and a licensed mastectomy fitter with more than 25 years of experience. The goal of the diabetic shoe clinic was to help prevent and treat foot... Read More
Greensboro Elementary School held a Veterans Day program on campus this week, bringing students, staff, and local veterans together for a schoolwide observance. The event featured a patriotic backdrop in the gym and a recognition of service members as the school community expressed thanks for their service and sacrifice. Photos shared by the school show veterans visiting with students and posing for pictures following the program. Greensboro Elementary encouraged families to join in thanking the men and women who have... Read More